Two men have been charged with a total of 60 offences after a lengthy incident in which they allegedly used multiple vehicles to evade police at high-speed yesterday.
The men, who had been “actively avoiding” authorities, were arrested on Friday afternoon at Brighton after fleeing police from Campania to Lindisfarne and through Bridgewater.
A 22-year-old man with no fixed address faces 35 charges including dangerous driving, evading police under aggravated circumstances, attempted carjacking and aggravated assault.
He also faces numerous charges related to stealing motor vehicles, burglary, computer fraud, possession of a controlled drug and breaches of both bail conditions and a family violence order.
The second man, a 19-year-old from Herdsman Cove, has been charged with 25 offences including motor vehicle stealing and 17 breaches of a family violence order.
His charges also include possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition, breach of restraint order, possession of a controlled drug and having a dangerous article in a public place.
Eye-witnesses yesterday told Pulse the evade saw the men drive on the wrong side of the Tasman Highway near Mornington at speeds in excess of 150km/h.
“Tasmania Police would like to thank the members of the public who have provided information to support the investigation,” a spokesperson said.
